jurisdiction, file stamp, order

domestic violence protective order; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50B, sufficient findings of fact to support the denial of domestic violence protective order; fear of imminent serious bodily injury or continued harassment that rose to the level of substantial emotional distress

Motion to amend complaint, necessary party, state agency, sovereign immunity, fraudulent concealment, attorneys' fees

Summary judgment; liability for tortious acts of third party; failure to show the defendant's knowledge of dangerous propensities

subject matter jurisdiction, equitable distribution, alimony, Rule 60, revocable trust, stipulations, abuse of discretion, clerical error

trespass; nuisance; competent evidence supports finding of fact; ambiguity; damages; injunctive relief;

Child custody; jurisdiction of juvenile court

Subject matter jurisdiction, administrative law, North Carolina Human Resources Act, State employee, local entity under the North Carolina Human Resources Act, improper appeal procedure. 

Appellate jurisdiction; 3.1; permanency planning order; visitation; guardianship; discretion to guardian over visitation; future review hearings; failure to make adequate progress on case plans.

Termination of parental rights;
Waiver of Right to counsel;
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1111(a)(2);
Failure to make reasonable progress;
Failure to Support;

subject matter jurisdiction, UCCJEA, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50A-201, home state, transferring to Chapter 50, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-911(c), In re H.S.F., 182 N.C. App. 739, 645 S.E.2d 383, (2007).

N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-101(1); abuse; exclusive care of parent

Neglect; Abuse; Adjudication; Disposition; Non-Secure Custody; Affirmed; Findings of Fact; Conclusions of Law

Termination of parental rights;
Failure to object to hearsay;
Disregard unsupported findings;
Changed conditions;
Neglect;
Failure to make reasonable progress;

Adjudication of neglect; probability of future neglect; not currently residing with parent; substantial risk of future neglect; failure to remedy; sufficiency of evidence.

termination of parental rights, unsanitary home environment, willful failure to make reasonable progress, N.C.G.S. 7B-111(a)(2)

Termination of Parental Rights; Disposition; Best Interests; Guardian ad Litem; Pretrial Investigation; Attorney Advocate; Dual Roles; Abuse of Discretion.

Safe Child Act;
Rule 4;
Delay in service;
Failure to Prosecute;
Rule 41 Dismissal;

Contempt; Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Protective Order: Consent Order; Child Custody; Discovery; Medical Records

divorce; alimony; contempt of court